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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 326.18 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 326.18 and 130.88 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 326.18 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/326.18 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 326.18 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 42,690.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,690.44/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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